In New York, a United Nations spokeswoman said that no official request from the Taliban had been received.

Ms. Boyd, the United Nations spokeswoman, said important details remained to be worked out by officials who would remain at the airport into the night.

But a United Nations spokeswoman, Laura Melo, said the food might draw more to the camps in the days ahead.

A United Nations spokeswoman, Marie Okabe, said there would be no further comment on the matter.

A United Nations spokeswoman said the number of dead was based on preliminary reports and could change.

A United Nations spokeswoman said 52 people died there.

Michele Montas, the United Nations spokeswoman, called the denigration of the charter "unacceptable."

The Iraqi government has announced an investigation, and a United Nations spokeswoman has expressed concern.

Susan Manuel, a United Nations spokeswoman, said the bombing marked the deadliest attack on the organization in its history.

A United Nations spokeswoman said yesterday that the new interpretation violates international electoral standards.